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DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 12: LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers wipes sweat from his brow during the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Deshaun Watson has become a controversial figure in the NFL world. The shadow of the sexual harassment charges against him is still following him. And it also engulfs anyone who shows their support for the QB. NBA superstar LeBron James learnt that the hard way.
Self-confessed Cleveland Browns fan, James, tweeted his appreciation for the franchise QB after a solid performance against the Washington Commanders. But the fans gave the basketball legend an earful about it.
NFL world gives LeBron James an earful
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Deshaun Watson put up a solid show at the center as the Browns drubbed the Commanders in Week 17 matchup. That prompted LeBron James to tweet in appreciation of the QB.
“Yessir D Watson!! Another one. That boy getting his rhythm back!” James tweeted with the hashtag of the franchise.
But he wouldn’t have imagined the outrage that awaited him. The NFL world did not like this unheralded show of support for Watson. Fans even asked him to delete the tweet. This fan thinks James’ account is hacked as the tweet can’t be real.
Thought he was hacked for a second no way this is real
— Grant (@GrantTripple) January 1, 2023
Another fan implored the NBA legend to delete the tweet.
you can still delete this
— niki grayson (unofficial) (@godsewa) January 1, 2023
A fan asked James to see the sentiments of his fans.
Jesus, LeBron. Read the room.
— Syke (@SykeOnAir) January 2, 2023
Another fan asked James about the reason he is supporting Watson.
Hey Lebron… why are you supporting an accused rapist!!??
— Big Z’s football talk! (@ZSportstalk) January 1, 2023
But a section of fans did show their support for James and his opinion. This fan knows the reason James tweeted in Watson’s support.
I mean he’s a Browns fan idk what y’all are expecting here tbh
— KE 🇺🇸 (@YSN_Honcho_) January 1, 2023
According to this fan, the Browns QB deserves a second chance.
Watson faced the consequences of his poor choices and paid the severe price. Deserves a second chance
— iyke 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 (@Biykend) January 1, 2023
The basketball superstar surely supported Watson on the sporting merit of his performance against the Commanders. But events took a drastic turn there.
A solid show by Deshaun Watson
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The accusations notwithstanding, Deshaun Watson has gradually started to show why the Browns wanted him despite everything. Since coming into the lineup, the QB has led the team to three wins in five games. The Browns had registered just four wins in the previous outings.
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He started again in Week 17 and threw 169 passing yards in the game. That’s a decent outing in a run-friendly Browns offense. To top it up, Watson threw three passing touchdowns to lead the team to their seventh win of the season. Hence came the LeBron James tweet.
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The Browns are already out of the playoff picture with a 7-9 overall record and a single game to go. But they are surely finishing the season on a high. But will Watson’s past continue to haunt him next season and forever?
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